Post by Heather on Jan 12, 2017 23:13:45 GMT -5
Name: Kathryn Callahan
HF Forum Username: Kcal357
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Born 09/15/1992
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Through the ferret-world YouTube channel
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
I would like to fully switch! I wouldn't mind feeding whole frozen-thawed prey but only as an occasional treat. I would like to use the organ, muscle, and bone menu.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is what is best for them in the long run; it can eliminate some disease threats and it is what they are meant to eat.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It requires a commitment of several months at minimum. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switching your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as committed. The switch takes time and effort every single day. It can also be extremely frustrating at times. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc), or limited time due to work, then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing and realistically able to make the neccessary time commitment?
I do understand and will do everything in my power to make it happen.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
1, his name is Loki. He was born on 4Sep16. He weighs approximately 1.6 pounds, not sure if that is average or not. He has had his vet checkup and they said everything is good with him. I've had him for a few weeks.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I started switching him from the Marshalls diet (he was on this before I got him) over to the Epigen 90 digestive support kibble. In the last few days I have taken away his kibble at night (around 4 pm) and then I finely chopped about 1 oz of chicken liver and got him to eat it. It was gone when I woke up the next morning!
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. I had ferrets about 5 years ago but I was ignorant and had no idea that ferrets were carnivores. I ended up joining the military and had to give them up to my friends back home. I've done a lot of research this time around and I just want to do what is best for my little boy.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
In my previous post, I mentioned I was in the military. I am still active duty and we do deploy every so often. I live with my boyfriend and he is just as willing as me to take care of Loki with his best interests in mind. We also have a golden retriever named Bellamy. Loki and Bellamy get along famously.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
24/7 and cell phone access.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Will post a picture of Loki once I load them onto my computer
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes.
12. Have you met the requirements for this program? Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
Yes. My local grocery store, a local butcher, and I also use My Pet Carnivore.
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz4TZZZNMT4
TRANSITION THREAD: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/22217/lokis-transition
Last Edit: Jan
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program :wave3: . In a little while your mentor ( Celene ), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun :thumbsup: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username: Kcal357
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
Born 09/15/1992
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
Through the ferret-world YouTube channel
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
I would like to fully switch! I wouldn't mind feeding whole frozen-thawed prey but only as an occasional treat. I would like to use the organ, muscle, and bone menu.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is what is best for them in the long run; it can eliminate some disease threats and it is what they are meant to eat.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It requires a commitment of several months at minimum. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switching your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as committed. The switch takes time and effort every single day. It can also be extremely frustrating at times. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc), or limited time due to work, then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing and realistically able to make the neccessary time commitment?
I do understand and will do everything in my power to make it happen.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
1, his name is Loki. He was born on 4Sep16. He weighs approximately 1.6 pounds, not sure if that is average or not. He has had his vet checkup and they said everything is good with him. I've had him for a few weeks.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I started switching him from the Marshalls diet (he was on this before I got him) over to the Epigen 90 digestive support kibble. In the last few days I have taken away his kibble at night (around 4 pm) and then I finely chopped about 1 oz of chicken liver and got him to eat it. It was gone when I woke up the next morning!
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. I had ferrets about 5 years ago but I was ignorant and had no idea that ferrets were carnivores. I ended up joining the military and had to give them up to my friends back home. I've done a lot of research this time around and I just want to do what is best for my little boy.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
In my previous post, I mentioned I was in the military. I am still active duty and we do deploy every so often. I live with my boyfriend and he is just as willing as me to take care of Loki with his best interests in mind. We also have a golden retriever named Bellamy. Loki and Bellamy get along famously.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
24/7 and cell phone access.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
Will post a picture of Loki once I load them onto my computer
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes.
12. Have you met the requirements for this program? Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc?
Yes. My local grocery store, a local butcher, and I also use My Pet Carnivore.
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz4TZZZNMT4
TRANSITION THREAD: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/22217/lokis-transition
Last Edit: Jan
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program :wave3: . In a little while your mentor ( Celene ), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun :thumbsup: . Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao